How To Talk To Your Republican Uncle At Christmas Dinner
The Democratic National Committee has a website devoted to dealing with that Republican uncle that tries to stick a metaphorical finger in your eye during the holidays. (h/t Political Wire)
Here are a few tips:
Myth
Voters rejected Democratic policies in November.
Fact
Midterm elections are historically very difficult for the party that holds the White House. Even though this year’s results weren’t what we wanted, states like Alaska, Arkansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota – all red states – passed measures by double digits to increase the minimum wage . Voters also rejected personhood amendments in two states that would’ve infringed on a woman’s right to make her own medical decisions, approved a gun safety measure in Washington, and passed paid sick leave in Massachusetts.
Myth
2014 was just the beginning of the bad news for Democrats.
Fact
Democrats have so many reasons to be excited for 2016 . Not only is it a presidential election year, when more voters turn out (and turn out for Dems), but the Senate map (which is full of extreme Tea Party Republicans) is much friendlier for Democrats looking to keep and pick up seats. Add that to the news that the U.S. economy added more jobs so far in 2014 than in any year of President George W. Bush’s administration, and you’ll see why Democrats are looking forward to 2016.
And there’s more where that came from.
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Suzanne McFly December 25th, 2014 at 09:44
I pretty much just avoided mine. I was pleasant and said they typical “happy holiday” phrases but I will not let ignorance impede on my happy holiday.
Suzanne McFly December 25th, 2014 at 10:44
I pretty much just avoided mine. I was pleasant and said they typical “happy holiday” phrases but I will not let ignorance impede on my happy holiday.
William December 25th, 2014 at 09:56
It’s easy if you have a smart phone, and/ or internet access.
tiredoftea December 25th, 2014 at 10:36
All that is a trap to lull us to sleep until he declares himself emperor before the 2016 elections. Then, he will do all of those things.
Abby Normal December 25th, 2014 at 11:36
That’s excellent. Some people I know are going to find this on their Facebook timelines.
Mike Butkus Jr. December 25th, 2014 at 11:52
Oh I like your style, be sure to wish them Happy Holidays
whatthe46 December 25th, 2014 at 18:02
that goes perfect with his picture. i loooovvvveee the picture.
eyelashviper December 26th, 2014 at 11:20
Just perfect, have bookmarked it for future use, and sent it on to another site…
William December 25th, 2014 at 10:56
It’s easy if you have a smart phone, and/ or internet access.
tiredoftea December 25th, 2014 at 11:36
All that is a trap to lull us to sleep until he declares himself emperor before the 2016 elections. Then, he will do all of those things.
Abby Normal December 25th, 2014 at 12:36
That’s excellent. Some people I know are going to find this on their Facebook timelines.
Mike Butkus Jr. December 25th, 2014 at 12:52
Oh I like your style, be sure to wish them Happy Holidays
whatthe46 December 25th, 2014 at 19:02
that goes perfect with his picture. i loooovvvveee the picture.
eyelashviper December 26th, 2014 at 12:20
Just perfect, have bookmarked it for future use, and sent it on to another site…
rg9rts December 25th, 2014 at 10:29
Give him a double Wild Turkey and watch him pass out into the mashed potatoes like he did thanksgiving
rg9rts December 25th, 2014 at 11:29
Give him a double Wild Turkey and watch him pass out into the mashed potatoes like he did thanksgiving
Stan Ubeki December 25th, 2014 at 11:20
I voted for Obama twice and I plan to vote for him a third time!
Instead of a present, this year I made a donation to Planned Parenthood in your name.
whatthe46 December 25th, 2014 at 18:00
“Instead of a present, this year I made a donation to Planned Parenthood in your name.” i’m sooooooo going to use that line.
Stan Ubeki December 25th, 2014 at 12:20
I voted for Obama twice and I plan to vote for him a third time!
Instead of a present, this year I made a donation to Planned Parenthood in your name.
whatthe46 December 25th, 2014 at 19:00
“Instead of a present, this year I made a donation to Planned Parenthood in your name.” i’m sooooooo going to use that line.
Abby Normal December 25th, 2014 at 11:37
I can’t be in the same room with a tea bagger. They don’t come to my house and I don’t go to theirs. Thankfully, everyone in my family has good Democratic DNA.
Abby Normal December 25th, 2014 at 12:37
I can’t be in the same room with a tea bagger. They don’t come to my house and I don’t go to theirs. Thankfully, everyone in my family has good Democratic DNA.
Um Cara December 25th, 2014 at 12:14
Here are a few tips:
Instead of arguing with them (I do have a very far right wing uncle) I just smile and change the subject (as many times as necessary).
There’s plenty of other opportunities to talk politics, Christmas dinner isn’t one of them IMHO.
Um Cara December 25th, 2014 at 13:14
Here are a few tips:
Instead of arguing with them (I do have a very far right wing uncle) I just smile and change the subject (as many times as necessary).
There’s plenty of other opportunities to talk politics, Christmas dinner isn’t one of them IMHO.
Shadowolf December 26th, 2014 at 17:46
{{{I wrote this considerably BEFORE 2011, Couldn’t find the original, so had to rewrite…}}}
John Joseph Kamis
May 28, 2011 ·
Surviving NeoConArtist/Teahadist relatives dropping in for Holiday meals…
…How to survive holidays with NeoConArtist/Teahadist relatives…
1}Just before dinner is called, bring in a small chain saw and set on a small table right by your place…
2}Right after Grace is said, jump up with a blood-chilling yell and start chainsaw while looking NeoConArtist/Teahadist in the eye…
3}De-activate chainsaw and enjoy dinner;occasionally staring at NeoConArtist/Teahadist while petting chain saw…
4}After dinner insist on sitting right next to NeoConArtist/Teahadist with chainsaw on lap….no matter what NeoConArtist/Teahadist says comment on high cost of funerals…
5}Wave goodbye to your hastily departing NeoConArtist/Teahadist relative…you probably won’t see ’em for a LOOOONG time…
Shadowolf December 26th, 2014 at 18:46
{{{I wrote this considerably BEFORE 2011, Couldn’t find the original, so had to rewrite…}}}
John Joseph Kamis
May 28, 2011 ·
Surviving NeoConArtist/Teahadist relatives dropping in for Holiday meals…
…How to survive holidays with NeoConArtist/Teahadist relatives…
1}Just before dinner is called, bring in a small chain saw and set on a small table right by your place…
2}Right after Grace is said, jump up with a blood-chilling yell and start chainsaw while looking NeoConArtist/Teahadist in the eye…
3}De-activate chainsaw and enjoy dinner;occasionally staring at NeoConArtist/Teahadist while petting chain saw…
4}After dinner insist on sitting right next to NeoConArtist/Teahadist with chainsaw on lap….no matter what NeoConArtist/Teahadist says comment on high cost of funerals…
5}Wave goodbye to your hastily departing NeoConArtist/Teahadist relative…you probably won’t see ’em for a LOOOONG time…